1. (a) A complete certification of consistency for a covered action subject to this section shall disclose and include both of the following documents:

   1. (1) Appendix 3A, Section 1, which requires all of the following:

      1. (A) Demonstration if the covered action has one or more of the priority attributes.
      2. (B) Disclosure of the covered action's contribution to the restoration of a resilient, functioning Delta ecosystem.
      3. (C) Identification of the Ecosystem Restoration Tier identified in Appendix 3A, Section 2, that is associated with the covered action based on the listed priority attributes.

   2. (2) Appendix 3A, Section 2, which requires both of the following:

      1. (A) Identification of the social benefits that would be provided by the covered action.
      2. (B) Disclosure of supporting information in the categories of cultural benefits, recreational benefits, agricultural benefits, and natural resource benefits.
2. (b) For purposes of Water Code section 85057.5(a)(3) and section 5001(o)(1)(E) of this chapter, this policy applies to a covered action that includes protection, enhancement, or restoration of the ecosystem.

Note: Authority cited: Section 85210, Water Code. Reference: Sections 85020, 85022, 85054, 85300, 85302 and 85308, Water Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-27-2025; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 9).